National Women's Soccer (NWSL)

NWSL: NWSL awards expansion franchise to Columbus

The NWSL awarded an expansion franchise to Columbus on Tuesday, making the Ohio capital home to the league's 18th member starting in 2028. The team is owned by the Haslam...

NWSL: Reign captain Jess Fishlock retiring after this season

Seattle Reign FC captain Jess Fishlock will close the books on her decorated career at the end of...

NWSL: Report: NWSL nearing vote on calendar shift

The NWSL reportedly is considering a switch to a fall-to-spring schedule to align with other top soccer leagues...

NWSL: Gotham M Jaelin Howell signs extension through ’28

Gotham FC signed midfielder Jaelin Howell to a contract extension through the 2028 NWSL season on Thursday. Howell, 26,...

NWSL: Reign extend Evan O’Steen’s deal through 2030 season

The Seattle Reign extended the contract of 18-year-old goalkeeper Evan O'Steen through the 2030 season, the team announced...

NWSL: NWSL roundup: Current open season with win over Thorns

Reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga scored in the second minute for the host Kansas City Current, who posted a 3-1 victory over the Portland...

NWSL: Pride score early, often to begin title defense with blowout of Stars

Haley McCutcheon's seventh-minute goal set the tempo, while Barbra Banda recorded a brace and an assist, as the reigning NWSL champion Orlando Pride rolled...

NWSL: Early scores earn Washington season-opening win at Houston

The Washington Spirit scored twice in the first half to open the 2025 NWSL season with a 2-1 win against the host Houston Dash...

NWSL: Stars F Mallory Swanson (personal) to miss season opener

Mallory Swanson will not play in the Chicago Stars' season opener on Friday as the star forward remains out for personal reasons. Swanson, 26, has...

NWSL: Chicago Stars FC sign D Justina Gaynor

Chicago Stars FC signed rookie defender Justina Gaynor to a one-year contract on Wednesday. The former Michigan State standout's deal also includes a mutual option...

NWSL: Spirit star Trinity Rodman feels tug of international soccer

Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit open the NWSL season Friday at Houston, but the fifth-year forward admits she feels the pull of playing...